G.O.Ms.No.95 amendments hailed by NAREDCO Telangana

Hyderabad: NAREDCO Telangana welcomed the G.O.Ms.No.95 amendments, calling them a major step toward improving housing access and enabling sustainable urban growth in Hyderabad.

The Government of Telangana issued G.O.Ms.No.95 on March 21, 2026, introducing key changes to the Telangana Building Rules, 2012. The real estate body said the reforms reflected a strong ease-of-doing-business approach while addressing long-pending concerns of developers and stakeholders.

According to NAREDCO Telangana, the amendments aim to simplify building norms and improve land use efficiency. As a result, the changes are expected to support more affordable housing options for the middle class. At the same time, they promote faster infrastructure development across the city.

A major highlight of the G.O.Ms.No.95 amendments is the refined use of Transferable Development Rights (TDR). The framework allows better compensation for landowners affected by public projects such as road widening or buffer zones. It also supports a balanced approach between urban expansion and environmental safeguards.

For mid-sized plots between 750 sq.m and 2000 sq.m, the rules now permit buildings up to 18–21 metres using TDR. This move is expected to encourage apartment projects that suit middle-class housing demand. In addition, setback relaxations for non-high-rise buildings will allow more efficient space use, potentially reducing housing costs.

G.O.Ms.No.95 amendments focus on TDR and urban density

The G.O.Ms.No.95 amendments also introduce provisions to promote vertical and planned growth in core areas of Hyderabad. High-rise buildings have now been redefined as those measuring 21 metres or more in height.

Further, structured TDR loading has been introduced for taller buildings. Projects up to 20 floors can use 3% TDR, while those above 20 floors can use 5%. This ensures that increased height is linked to compensation for protected or acquired land.

For larger plots above 2000 sq.m, developers can build up to five additional floors depending on road width. This is expected to promote integrated residential communities with improved amenities.

The amendments also allow developers to submit equivalent TDR instead of paying certain development or conversion charges in areas where master plan roads are modified. This reduces upfront financial burden and may help stabilise property prices.

Reacting to the move, NAREDCO Telangana President Vijaya Sai Meka said the order benefits citizens, the environment, and the real estate sector. Secretary General Sreedhar Reddy Koppula added that streamlined TDR would improve housing options in central locations.

NAREDCO Telangana stated that the G.O.Ms.No.95 amendments would drive the next phase of Hyderabad’s urban transformation. The body also reiterated its commitment to work with the government to ensure effective implementation of the new rules.